Africa: Market for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble 2024

Market Size for Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in Africa

The African marble granules and powder market declined to $X in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a slight downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble in Africa

In value terms, marble granules and powder production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Exports in Africa

In 2023, shipments abroad of granules, chippings and powder of marble increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, marble granules and powder exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. Mozambique (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Namibia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Mozambique (X%) and Kenya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Morocco (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mozambique (X p.p.), Namibia (X p.p.) and Kenya (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Morocco (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Namibia ($X) remains the largest marble granules and powder supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

In Namibia, marble granules and powder exports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Granules, Chippings And Powder Of Marble

Imports in Africa

In 2023, supplies from abroad of granules, chippings and powder of marble increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after seven years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, marble granules and powder imports reduced slightly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Tunisia dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Algeria (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by South Africa (X%), Morocco (X%) and Libya (X%). Angola (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Tunisia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Morocco (X%), Angola (X%) and South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Algeria (X%) and Libya (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tunisia (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.) and Angola (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Libya (X p.p.) and Algeria (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported granules, chippings and powder of marble in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with a X% share.

In Tunisia, marble granules and powder imports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (X% per year) and Algeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform